Suspect driver says his foot was stuck when he crashed into Apple Store, killing 1 and injuring 17
The driver of the SUV that crashed into an Apple store in Hingham, Massachusetts, has been identified and charged.
One person was killed at least 19 were injured during the incident in the Boston suburb on Monday morning.
Bradley Rein, 53, has been arrested and charged with reckless homicide by motor vehicle, according to the Plymouth County district attorney’s office. He was arrested on Monday night and arraigned in Hingham District Court on Tuesday morning.
District Attorney Tim Cruz made the announcement in a tweet on Tuesday morning.
According to court documents, Mr Rein told investigators he was looking for an eyeglass store when his right foot became stuck on the accelerator of his Toyota 4Runner. He attempted to brake with his left foot but was unable to stop.
Mr Rein told investigators he had no medical issues that would impair his ability to drive. A preliminary Breathalyzer test resulted in a reading of 0.00-per cent.
HINGHAM CRASH UPDATE: As a result of the extensive investigation by @statepolice @HinghamPolice, obtained an arrest warrant charging Bradley Rein, 53, with Reckless Homicide by Motor Vehicle. Rein was arrested last night, and is scheduled to be arraigned in Hingham District Court
— DA Tim Cruz (@PlymouthCtyDAO) November 22, 2022
On Monday, the district attorney’s office named the one fatality of the mass casualty incident as Kevin Bradley, 65, of New Jersey.
An earlier statement by Apple said he was a “professional who was onsite supporting recent construction at the store”.
The crash took place at approximately 10.45am on Monday in the shopping centre on Derby Street in Hingham, a coastal town southeast of Boston.
Just now: 53 year old Bradley Rein led into Hingham District Court to be arraigned. He’s charged with reckless homicide by motor vehicle @wbz https://t.co/rBwhGXsYC6 pic.twitter.com/GRuqNuVa4Z
— Nick Giovanni (@NickGNews) November 22, 2022
The dark-coloured SUV smashed through the plate glass windows at the front of the store and plowed through knocking people out of the way and pinning some to the far wall.
Fourteen victims were taken to South Shore Hospital and two more were taken to facilities in Boston. There were also several walking wounded.
South Shore Health said at a press briefing that they treated everything from head trauma to limb damage. Multiple people were described as having life-threatening injuries.
The driver, Mr Rein, was in the presence of police officers after the crash and an active criminal investigation was launched.
There are no details on the circumstances surrounding how the crash occurred, nor what speed Mr Rein was driving.
